ZIP Code 35209

In ZIP code 35209, near Birmingham, homes carry a median value of $504,600, and the county-level effective property tax rate of 0.59% works out to roughly $2,977 a year for a home at that median. With median household income at $71,439, that tax equals about 4.2% of annual earnings, while per-capita income stands at $50,432. The combined sales tax rate of 10.00% adds further cost to everyday purchases. Home values here run well above what local incomes might ordinarily support, so buyers should weigh the annual tax bill alongside the purchase price.